Publications by authors named "Afua B Adjei"
Introduction: Kisspeptin influence on male androgens is partially understood. We aimed to evaluate serum concentrations of kisspeptin among Ghanaian men with type 2 diabetes and to identify related factors that may contribute to altering circulating kisspeptin.
Methods: A cross-sectional, observational study.
Objective: Peripheral sensory neuropathy (PSN) is among microvascular complications of diabetes that make patients prone to ulceration and amputation. Arterial stiffness is a predictor of cardiovascular diseases and microvascular complications associated with diabetes. We investigated the association between PSN and arterial stiffness, measured as aortic pulse wave velocity (PWVao) and cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common complication of diabetes, associated with impairment in angiogenesis. Angiogenesis is regulated by angiogenic growth factors such as angiopoietin 1 (Ang-1), Ang-2, and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). We studied the association between angiogenic growth factors versus PAD and exertional leg symptoms in diabetes patients in Ghana.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- The study investigates the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) among young adults in urban Ghana, highlighting its significant cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk linked to parental history of CVDs.
- Out of 364 participants aged 20-30, MetS prevalence was found to be 12.4%, with a notable gender disparity—18.4% in females compared to 5.7% in males.
- Results indicate that a family history of CVDs correlates with higher rates of abdominal obesity and increases the odds of developing MetS, emphasizing the need for awareness in young adult health.